What punches do you guys use

[Wheelhorse]

(Yes, I've spent a little money, but so far I have never put a mark on any lower I've assembled, and want to keep it that way.)

I put some Gorilla duct tape over the receiver or any where near I could slip with a punch. It really helps prevent unwanted scratches.

Yea, I've done the same thing a few times before I learned about these special roll pin punches. That little dot in the center keeps them where they are supposed to be. These aren't the answer to the OP's question though. He was asking about a set of punches, but a punch isn't needed for the trigger pins. I like the golf tee idea and might have thought of that myself if I played golf. Normally I use the tip of an ink pin to push those with but will be getting a golf tee.

[montana]

These aren't the answer to the OP's question though. He was asking about a set of punches, but a punch isn't needed for the trigger pins. I like the golf tee idea and might have thought of that myself if I played golf. Normally I use the tip of an ink pin to push those with but will be getting a golf tee.

I use this punch for the mag catch http://www.brownells.com/gunsmith-to...prod26484.aspx

My eyes and are not the same these days either LOL. I was commenting on using duct tape to prevent scratches when installing the mag catch. I also use it when installing the forward assist roll pin. Like you I nudge the trigger pins with a plastic sharpie or plastic punches in my punch kit.

[85_Ranger4x4]

I use a vice to press in the trigger guard rollpin and big vice grips to walk the bolt catch in. I use thick clear packaging plastic on both sides of what I am pressing and masking tape on the receiver when I do the bolt catch pin in case the vice grips shift on me. I only use the roll pin punch for the forward assist and gas block.

I got the idea from iraqveteran88's first video series on youtube of how to assemble an AR.

I am 2 for 2 of not harming a receiver.